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we enjoyed our stay at this hotel. we paid for the superior room which had a partial ocean view..we assume the deluxe are the full ocean view.

the staff was very helpful with tours and airline issues. the breakfast was excellent. the roof top pool is very small and there are only a couple of chairs, but since the beach is right across the street we did not use the pool anyway. the hotel provides beach towels and umbrellas and you can rent a chair on the beach for 3 reals. the restaurant next door to the hotel was fantastic. 5 star service in a bistro setting...pizza, pasta and brazilian bbq...all where excellent and service with a smile.

The name is deceiving. If you are a business traveler, dont stay at this hotel.
I arrived and needed to iron some shirts.

They dont loan out irons to guests. The staff were instructed by the owners of the hotel that if a guest needs an iron, they will stay at a different hotel. Very arrogant attitude and not befitting a service industry like the hotel industry. They offer an ironing service. It is a gimmick to make them money. That service only opens 6 days a week and on Sundays is closed. How am I supposed to arrive to my Monday morning meeting with my shirt ironed. I dont pay hotels their absurd prices to iron my shirt for me. I do a better ironing job anyways.
DONT STAY HERE IF YOU NEED AN IRONED SHIRT. Everything else about the hotel is a good value for the money. Staff are friendly, multilingual. Hotel is clean. But I need an ironed shirt Monday morning. They can provide it even if I was willing to pay them for it. I wont be staying there again.

I was pleasantly surprised with our experience. The breakfast was very good, the room was clean, and the location was nice.

The swimming pool on top of the room was very small, but being five minutes from Copacabana, how much time are you going to sit around the pool. The pool did provide a nice view of Corcovado.
There was a great sandwich cafe... Big-Bi (great burgers and acai juices) about 50 meters from the hotel and an authentic Italian gelateria (delicious) about 50 meters from the hotel. My wife had a great time talking to the older owner about his Italian/Brasilian Portuguese accent.
This was our third time to Rio and our first time here at this hotel... we were very pleased. Also, the vibe around the hotel felt very safe and it is a little more residential and as such the shops and cafes are a little more affordable and of better quality.

rio is not a cheap city to stay so the orla is not cheap but we found it to be a fantastic option in rio.

the hotel is in the perfect location right between copacabana & ipanema so you are in easy access to them both. we found ipanema nicer than copacabana but the view of copacabana beach from the roof of orla was amazing so i would definitely stay there again if i was in rio. it is very easy to walk to ipanema from the hotel. we found the room to be very spacious and nicely decorated with a large plasma tv. our voucher said breakfast was not included but when we arrived the hotel staff told us that it was so that was a nice suprise.
so overall i would definitely recommend orla to anyone.

Location can't be beat- this is it. Most people on the rooftop are taking dozens of selfies- the pool and rooftop look onto ipenema beach and the surrounding mountains.

That said, the rooms are small, no especially clean (we had enough dust/sand/dirt on the floor in our two rooms that we had to wear shoes or slippers, or you constantly had to wipe your feet. The corridors carry noise and walls seem thin- you will definitely hear your neighbor. We had some lively neighbors on the weekend nights, also air con in 1002 made CRAZY loud noise that woke us up multiple times.
Staff are very friendly, speak English and Spanish as well as Portuguese obviously. They did jack us on our departure by ordering a "taxi" that was a private car charging us more than twice what an Uber or regular taxi would have, but we were late for the airport and they're probably savvy enough to know thats the easiest trip to gouge someone one.
The rooftop pool is very warm and seems to have no chlorine, so I'd be uncomfortable to go under the water for fear of catching an infection.
The neighborhood is fantastic- within walking distance so many restaurants, bars, shopping, taxis are abundant, and its safe. Amazing that there is so little traffic on the road between the beach and hotel- any other city would be bumper to bumper traffic. Apart from the hotel recommendation, it seems like a bicycle or scooter would be a great way to get around Ipanema, Copacabana area. there is a Bike Rio app that allows you to use local bikes for free, but we couldn't get it to work, might need a Brazilian cellphone.
Anyway, the hotel is great for location, but it def has some drawbacks. I would stay there again.

We stayed for four days and had a great experience. The rooms are a nice size and clean. The breakfast buffet (included) was the best we experienced in South America.

Check-in was smooth. We arrived early (9:30 a.m.) and a room was available about an hour later. Sparkling wine was offered during check-in. Some floors have carpeting while others have ceramic tile. Ours was ceramic which probably contributed to the fact that we could hear hallway noise in our room although it was not objectionable. The reception desk staff spoke English and was very helpful. We used the hotel car to go to the Jardin Botanica. We were told the rate prior to departing the hotel and the driver, slthough he spoke little English, made sure we were taken care of at the Jardin. He waited for us (unexpected) then took us to Impanema without additional charge. The restaurant has a nice lunch and dinner menu. It is probably a little expensive but the wait staff was very polite and helpful and the food was well prepared. We had a late flight on check-out day and the hotel was fully booked so we could not get a late check-out. The hotel kept our luggage in a secure room for the day and we were able to use the pool deck (20th floor) sauna/massage room to shower and change prior to leaving for the airport. We would be happy to stay at the Porto Bay Rio again.

The location is perfect for visiting Ipanema and Copacabana beaches as well as the statue of Cristo Redentor.

The downside to being located in Copacabana is that it is quite a distance from the city centre and the airport
The service was friendly and the buffet breakfast was excellent. The rooftop pool was small, but pleasant.

The Real Palace Hotel is a full-service property a couple blocks away from Copacabana beach, and it also offers easy access to public transportation - the Ardeal Arcoverde subway station is 3 minutes away on foot.

The hotel shows its age a little bit, but I was very satisfied with my choice. There is a swimming pool on the top floor. My standard room was spacious and comfortable - it had a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, refrigerator mini-bar, safety-deposit box, closet and storage areas of good size, and a comfortable bed. The 2 elevators were somewhat small, but they operated efficiently. I enjoyed a very good Brazilian breakfast. I was very pleased that my request for early check-in materialized when I arrived from an inter-continental journey at 9:45 AM. The gentlemen at the Reception were extremely pleasant and eager to help. Beyond any doubt, I look forward to making plans to return!

As I mentioned earlier, this was not my first time I stayed at the Augustos Copacabana. The reason why I keep returning to them is that the price is always the best price for what you get.

By no means, the Augustos is a five star hotel, but for whatever number of stars they deserve, it is a very hospitable hotel because the people who work there make it this way.
I have traveled quite often to Rio de Janeiro and have tried several other hotels, but the flexibility of the Augustos is what keeps me coming back. The staff is willing to work with you in terms of checking out whereas there are many other hotels in Copacabana which are too rigid and set on their ways. I remember one instance that I stayed at a different hotel more or less the same class as the Augustos and when I told them, at the front desk, I needed two extra hours from the time I was supposed to check out, I was told that if I stayed in the room five minutes after I was supposed to check out, I was going to be charged for the day. I checked out, went to another hotel and booked a room until the time I had to leave for the airport, and needless to say, I never returned to that hotel again for I felt there was no need for that. A small favor, a smile, an understanding, are things that keep me coming back to the Augustos Copacabana and I already booked my room for next July '10. Try it, you won't be sorry. Oops I almost forgot, the shower is another excellent feature at this hotel, it is strong and abundant. I love their showers!

I had not stayed in Downtown Rio before so this was a first. This hotel is perfect if you are not a beach bum and prefer to visit historical places of interest and pubs and restaurants.

It is right in the centre of Rio and you tend to meet some of the more normal Cariocas, i.e those who dont party 24/7.
Thiongs were a good bit cheaper here than in Zona Sul so that was a bonus I wasnt expecting.

Old slightly worn hotel. The location was ideal for both beach and for metro system, literally across the road.

Breakfast was good, although clearing the tables was quite slow and so had to wait at busy times - but not really a problem. Staff were quite friendly and helpful as were the cleaning staff. As we had a late flight home the management allowed us to stay in the room until 1400 and then use the pool and changing areas to get ready for the airport. Quite a few restaurants around. We found as we had vegetarians in our group, a nice pay by the kilo buffet restaurant - I think called Sequilla Grill on Sequilla Road one block back from the beach on the same road as the hotel. This had great meat, fish, sushi and veg options. We did not feel threatened in Rio anymore than we would in London for instance. Use your common sense and you will have a brilliant time.

I regretted my stay in the hotel the complete hotel needs renovation,no free Internet,& cost very high
also the top swimming pool & health club needs complete change,Not only this I stayed for 7 nights on Copacabana beach & not once did I swim in the water,the water has very foul smell & the water looked like Gutter water ( Sewage water ) .

The only thing is the scary picture that is given to you by everyone regarding the unsafe part of Rio de Janeiro was not seen by me at all including all Taxis,streets,shops etc. I was moving freely with my Watch,Ruby ring,Camera etc.everywhere.The New Years was great because you see 3 million people on the beach with everyone partying complete safety ,the fire works lasted for 20 minutes with spectacular display.Instead I recommend strongly for all others to stay on Ipenema & Leblon Beaches they are O.K.

the place is slightly less expensive than most others when i shopped around in ipanema, however it is only a few minutes walking to the beach (near posto 9).

you can prob get a cheaper places but it might be further away.
it is on the main drag of ipanema, close to buses, stores, and night life. many buses can be taken just steps from the hotel's door to all major sites (central downtown, sugar loaf, the base of cordovado, and other points in leblon, copa)--very frequent and cheap buses that you do not to use taxis.
there is also the blue bus (?real company) which is only r9 and its picks up outside gig terminal and drops you at points all over the city, including ipa/copa. it takes a little longer than taxi (45-60 min vs 30 mins) but taxi can cost r60-80.
the room is standard with tv, phone, refrig, nice and clean bathroom, comfortable beds. the restaurant serves full breakfast buffet which is decent but nothing to write home about.
the wifi is good both in the lobby and in my room. the staff is friendly and helpful.

very helpful and pleasant front desk staff.
curious long ugly bedroom - reminiscent of boarding house dormitory - comfy enough bed - room for almost 3 more king beds in here.

or a ping-pong table and bar.
couple of very odd ceiling lights whose switches were hidden on the face of a defunct radio unit - took me three days to master the tactile art of turning them on/off!!! what a stupid system!!!!!
tiny bathroom. have to almost stand on the loo to open the door wide enough to pass through. ghastly toiletries. superb gushing shower (having come from water-saving melbourne).
very inconsistent (though free) wifi.
very good spread for the included breakfast - excellent endless coffee.
hotel suggestion of "viacopa" day tour was superb value - they really took great care to give you a good rio experience.
great caipirinha maker behind the mezzanine bar - yum!
final 4am checkout efficient and painless

Overall our stay was very good and would recommend this hotel to anybody who was thinking about staying here in Rio.

We found the staff very helpful and friendly, and on call when needed (Eg: Reception, Room Service, Cleaner). The pros I have listed are above so I will not outline them again. We have been to Rio countless times, and it is clear that the local government are getting their act together - Eg: Roads more cleaner, less beggers, feels more safer at night, less traders on beeches that do not harrass you all the time with their products. Prices have gone up by about 25% - 50% comparing to when we was here last time, the R$ is gainning in strength, so please be warned. Excellent for a family holiday with lots of things to do at hotel and in Rio - Recommend you see all obvious sights, go on a boat trip around the islands, and see Buizo's if you have time. Carnaval is Carnaval and no doubt you will have a brilliant time, but please remember it is commercial, and locals tend to avoid. Have a good trip as we always have !!!

Copacabana is near, very nice location. In front is a plaza where locals play board games.
Good food options around the hotel.

If you intend to visit Christ the Redeemer, the place where vans are parked is also walking distance from the hotel.
A pleasant walk from Copacabana to Ipanema beach.
Cons:
Limited breakfast menu and no flat iron in the room.

I could not believe how bad this place was. First of all, I went to my assigned room and found the door open, the room not cleaned and generally looking like a construction site.

A trek back to the reception resulted in getting a different room (although without anything resembling an apology), but in the end the new room was only marginally better. In fact, it felt like a motel in a bad neighborhood (and in Brazil a motel is priced by the hour). Specifically, I could not count the number of stains on the carpet, resting my arm on the desk resulted in black smudges, and the bed cover smelled like pee. In short, it was disgusting.
In addition, all amenities were extra. The internet that was supposed to be included in the price was so slow it was unusable. Paying an extra charge for high speed improved it a little, but the signal still kept dropping all the time. Also, I try to put my documents in a safe box in my room and after calling the reception I discovered that there was another charge for it daily. At least the breakfast was free, and while not fancy, I was surprised to find that it was edible.
In conclusion, this place was dirty and tried to charge me for basic amenities that should be included. The price is not cheap. Not recommended.

The hotel had minimum facility, whose quality was terrible: windows did not fully closed (since it was cold at night, I put used bathtowels over the gap and wore thick fleece), toilet cover was tilted, TV was broken (or batteries on remote have died) etc.

The hotel staff spoke minimum English, however they gave me such poor direction regarding how to get to a metro station. You never feel safe in the neigborhood near Carioca, which is filled with run-down houses and shabby shops.

My experience in Apa Hotel was very good. It is a small hotel but with an excellent service. There is always somebody at the door welcoming you in portuguese, and since I speak portuguese I always spent some time talking to them, and they enjoyed chatting with the guests, it was easier for me since I speak their language.

Every mornig I asked for directions in the city and how to get there by local buses, they always helped me and not tried to convince me to take a taxi, as in other hotels I have been, saying that they don´t know the buses...Something I really liked is that starting the second day, at the front desk they always called me by my name, Mr. Jimenez, and when I had a problem with my room card key and I coudn´t open my room, they knew what my room was and work it out immediatelly.
In the small dining room they have to serve the breakfast, the service was very good and the quality of the foods was good, every thing was fresh ans well prepared.
Eventhough the rooms are small, they are confortable.
I don´t need big hotels, but I need a friendly and nice environmet to relax and enjoy the visit, and this is something I really had at the Apa Hotel.

The hotel is sneaky and shady about its operation. They claim to have upgraded us upon check in, but they gave us a twin bed since thay overbooked and gave away our king bed room.

Then on New Years night wanted to charge us $40 US dollars for a bucket of ice and would not deliver it until we paid for it. The hotel activitis such as shows and city tours are only payable in cash which is very questionable. I would not recommend purchasing any excursions or activities with this hotel. The brazillian show and dinner package was a sham and a joke they really rip you off. We told the hotel and they didn't really care. They say that there is free wifi but there is no signal in the rooms and have to go to the business center to use the connection.
I would only stay here if I had no other choice.

Amazing city with so many things to see, Crist Retendor, Sugar loaf and Maracana is a must see. And beaches of course.

Vidra,Slovakia

Nice city in general but not very tourist friendly I find. Locals do not really speak English and it is kind of tough to get by without knowing Portugese or Spanish.

Even at the concierge or Village Mall (supposedly one of the largest malls in Rio with a wide variety of international brands) could not understand English. I had to connect to the WIFI there and use google translate.
Apart from that, the Jesus the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, and city centre were worth a visit.
Some may say something about the crime rate but situations seemed to have improved (or so it seemed) since the crackdown on favelas few years back. I still took some extra precautions when travelling alone. Nothing happened to me during my 3-day stay.

Rio de Janeiro has a lot to offer; Guiding tours could be expensive but not all attractions are cheap and they can be far from each other so better to go for one tour especially if it is your first time there.

I suggest you stay for 8 days and paln 2 or 3 days on a beach then visiting the Reedemer, Sugar loaf and maybe Favellas (but very carreful).

A city with everything, form great beaches to amazing night life, good attractions, good food and friendly people.

... However it is not a cheap city so you have small budgets try to use buses or metro around the city.
Airport omni bus is around 26 real for a return trip - while taxi is around 150 - 200 real for a return trip to airport depending how far you are and how good your negotiation skill is.

The former capital of Brazil has a fantastic combination of unparalleled natural beauty, great sightseeing, cosmopolitan atmosphere, and interesting cultural and historical attractions.

The shopping is expensive, but Brazilian crafts are unique and attractive. Recommend avoiding Rio for the New Year and Carnaval celebrations, unless you like masses of people. The beaches are also spoiled by litter during this time, with each wave breaking showing a cross section of the detritus of Rio's casual consumers.

Rio was amazing, although with all big cities you have to be street wise we still felt safe in Ipanema, go to sugar loaf and the Chisto statue, it in itself is so awesome, do not miss it

Voss,Australia

The international airport is like going back 50 years to old soviet era , cold concrete, not decent F and B or shopping.

long queues.
Traffic is appauling throughout the city and environs. How the city plans to host major sporting events is difficult to see
Unfortunaetly the harbour / beaches and city are heavily polluted

Rio de Janeiro has so much more to offer with lots of landmarks and beautiful beach. I like this city very much but the only problem I faced was language problem as some people do not speak English at all.

Tan,Malaysia

one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. competes with CapeTown, but has better weather and more friendly people than CapeTown.

Loved the vibrant city and friendly people with beautiful beaches. The city is fairly dirty and run down and very touristy but its great nontheless.

We visited Lapa for drinks and tapas and local brazilian music which was fantastic, it was buzzing with locals, worth a visit. Unfortunately this was a business trip so I did not explore outside of the city so cannot comment on many of the attractions.

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Brazil’s ‘Marvelous City’ didn’t earn its nickname for being commonplace, and as soon as tourists disembark at Rio de Janeiro International Airport, they start to get a sense of the wonder. This is the kind of destination where locals embrace celebration as a way of life, where Carnival festivities, beach culture, and the samba combine to scintillating effect. Rio de Janeiro is intoxicating, and it has a habit of making expatriates out of tourists.

For visitors, the action begins on Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, where hotels in Rio de Janeiro back a beautiful crescent of white sand. Beaches in the city center are perennially clean, and they seem to attract some of the world’s most beautiful people.

The parade of beautiful swimsuit-clad locals would dominate the scene if it weren’t for the backdrop of mountains draped in rainforests. Few cities can boast such a breathtaking setting, and it gives Rio a surreal edge that is better experienced than described.

In fact, so much of a holiday in Rio de Janeiro is about the experience, yet there are a range of great sightseeing attractions for those who can pull themselves away from the leisure and entertainment scene. Walking tours of the Centro historic district come highly recommended, giving visitors a great chance to put the city in context. Historic buildings, monuments, and museums trace the colonial efforts of 16th-century Portugal through to 19th-century independence. Christ the Redeemer – Rio's most famous landmark – is also a must on the itinerary.

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